Kosovo, Serbia

Kosovo Shuts Serb Institutions, Fueling Tension Before Vote
Kosovo’s government shut down more than two dozen Serb-run institutions on its territory, risking a potential flare-up in tensions in the Balkan nation less than four weeks before it holds a parliamentary election.
NATO Beefs Up Kosovo Security Ahead Of Tense Vote
NATO on Saturday said it had strengthened its peacekeeping force in Kosovo amid mounting tensions ahead of parliamentary elections early next month.
Kosovo authorities close parallel institutions run by ethnic Serb minority
Kosovo authorities say they have closed all so-called parallel institutions used by the ethnic Serb minority and supported by neighboring Serbia in a move condemned by the European Union
Kosovo announces closure of of parallel Serb institutions in move condemned by EU
Kosovo's interior minister announced the closure of parallel institutions used by the country's ethnic Serb minority on Wednesday, a move which was condemned by the European Union. Kosovo's interior
Ethnic Serbs Denounce Raids On Parallel Institutions In Kosovo (Video)
Ethnic Serbs living in Kosovo have denounced raids by authorities on municipal offices in 10 Serbia-backed areas. The January 15 raids are part of an effort by the government in Pristina to close so-called parallel institutions that give neighboring Serbia leverage in its former province.
Kosovo raids Serbia-linked offices weeks before elections
PRISTINA : Kosovo’s police raided 10 Belgrade-linked local government offices in ethnic Serb areas, the interior ministry said today, as Serbia denounced the move as a “dangerous escalation” just weeks ahead of parliamentary elections in Kosovo.
Serbia Calls Kosovo Office Closures A 'Dangerous Escalation'
Serbia slammed the closure of its municipal offices by Kosovo authorities on Wednesday, with the foreign minister calling the move a "dangerous escalation".
Kosovo shuts down Serbian parallel institutions, escalating tensions with Belgrade ahead of elections
By Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje Kosovo’s Minister of Interior Xhelal Svecla announced on January 15 the closure of Serbian municipal offices and parallel institutions operating within the country,
EU sends election observers to monitor Kosovo’s parliamentary polls on Feb. 9
European Union observers will monitor Kosovo’s parliamentary election on Feb. 9, which is expected to be a key test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
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EU Observers to Monitor Key Election Test in Kosovo
An EU mission will oversee Kosovo's parliamentary elections on February 9, a vital test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti. With ...
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Turkish soldiers provide Kosovo forces with sniper shooting training
Training held under collaboration with Turkish military to improve crisis management, civil defense, emergency response ...
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EBRD provides €50 million to boost energy efficiency in Kosovo’s public buildings
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is scaling up its support for energy efficiency in public ...
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Using Digitalization to Enhance Public Finance in Kosovo: Republic of Kosovo
Kosovo has embarked on a journey of digital transformation, developing digital infrastructure to provide access to households, companies, and educational institutions and modernizing its public ...
The tiny European country with the continent's 'most polluted air'
One tiny landlocked country in southeast Europe has the worst air quality on the continent, resulting in the most deaths from ...
Tens of thousands are expected to converge on Washington for a march days before Trump takes office
Eight years since its historic first march, the Women's March is returning Saturday to the nation's capital just before ...
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The Challenge of Pension Reform in Kosovo: Republic of Kosovo
This paper examines the evolution and challenges of Kosovo's pension system. Since its inception, a basic pension and mandatory individual accounts have formed the key element of Kosovo’s pension ...